Position Summary
The Systems Software Programmer – Consultant will support the Client Enterprise Services organization by leading the design and development of complex, enterprise-scale software solutions with a primary focus on Development Operations (DevOps) and cloud-native architectures.
This senior-level role is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions aligned with industry standards and best practices in software engineering. Solutions will primarily leverage Java EE frameworks, modern cloud platforms, and a combination of open-source and Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across multiple platforms, strong architectural skills, and the ability to clearly communicate design decisions, tradeoffs, and implementation approaches in a complex Medicaid environment. Experience scaling component-based solutions, managing operational data stores, and implementing secure, role-based access to protect sensitive Medicaid data is essential.
Key Responsibilities
The Software Developer (Java) – Consultant will:
Lead the design and development of large-scale, distributed enterprise systems using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Python, AWS, and Azure
Design, integrate, and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, including Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, and Cosmos DB
Architect and deploy cloud-based applications on AWS, utilizing services such as Lambda, Glue, ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, and SNS
Design and implement cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, including AKS, App Services, Function Apps, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL
Implement cloud governance standards, cost optimization strategies, security hardening, and system monitoring
Lead automation initiatives using Python for ETL processes, cloud automation, and infrastructure scripting
Architect container-based solutions using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), and GitOps-based deployment models
Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and AWS CodePipeline
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Cloud Architects, Quality Assurance teams, and DevOps engineers
Lead incident response, performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and production stabilization activities
Required Skills (Ranked by Importance)
15+ years of enterprise application development experience using Java, Spring Boot, and Python
6+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions across AWS and Azure platforms
6+ years of advanced Python scripting and automation experience
6+ years of experience with microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
6+ years of expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
6+ years of strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Preferred Skills (Ranked by Importance)
6+ years of experience working with emerging technologies and driving innovative technical solutions
6+ years of experience delivering robust, low-defect software solutions and clearly articulating design and implementation decisions
6+ years of strong testing and validation experience, including working with simulated or masked data
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for formal education
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful completion of State-mandated pre-employment checks, including:
Criminal background check
Credit check
E-Verify employment eligibility verification
Confidentiality agreement
